Discover the ultimate Palworld hats and headgear guide—boost your style, HP, and defense with these must-have fashion accessories!
Okay, hear me out. Palworld is not just about catching 'em all and building epic bases. It's also a full-on fashion show on a monster-filled island. And let me tell you, after years of updates, the hat and headgear game has never been stronger. So, as your friendly neighborhood seasoned explorer, I'm here to spill the tea on everything you need to know about topping off your character's look in 2026. Forget running around bare-headed—this is your ultimate guide to looking fly and staying alive!
👒 Hats: The Ultimate Fashion Flex
First things first, let's talk about the glam squad: Hats. These babies are the soul of your outfit. They're not just for show, though—they give you a nice little boost to HP and Defense, plus some sweet elemental resistances. Think of them as your stylish little bodyguards.
I've been collecting these for ages, and let me be real, some of them are just... chef's kiss.
Here’s the lowdown on ALL the hats you can snag (and trust me, you want them all):
| Hat | HP | Defense | Rarity | How To Get | Effects |
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| Long-eared Headband | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Grass Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Witch Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Dark Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Farming Hat | 30 | 10 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Heat Resistant - Lv. 1 |
| Bowler Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Neutral Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Tocotoco Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Neutral Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Gumoss Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Grass Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Penking Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Ice Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Monarch’s Crown | 80 | 30 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman’s Point) - 500 Gold | Dragon Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Golden Crown | 80 | 30 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman’s Point) - 500 Gold | Ice Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Graduation Cap | 80 | 30 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman’s Point) - 500 Gold | Speedy Worker Lv. 1 |
| Soft Hat | 70 | 25 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Earth Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Silk Hat | 70 | 25 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Fire Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Tricorne | 70 | 25 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Water Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Explorer Cap | 70 | 25 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Heat Resistant - Lv. 1 |
| Grinning Tocotoco Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Neutral Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Katress Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Dark Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Helmet | 80 | 30 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman's Point) - 500 Gold | Electric Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Axel Hat | 60 | 20 | Legendary | Defeat Axel & Orserk (Hard Mode) | N/A |
| Cattiva Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Medal Merchant - 50 Dog Coins | Neutral Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Cawgnito Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Medal Merchant - 50 Dog Coins | Dark Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Dazzi Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman's Point) - 500 Gold | Electric Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Dumud Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Medal Merchant - 50 Dog Coins | Ground Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Horns of Supremacy | 80 | 30 | Legendary | Defeat Blazemut Ryu Raid Boss | Water Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Killamari Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman's Point) - 500 Gold | Dark Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Lamball Helm | 60 | 20 | Common | Medal Merchant - 50 Dog Coins | Neutral Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Leezpunk Hood | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Duneshelter) - 500 Gold | Dark Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Lily Hat | 60 | 20 | Legendary | Defeat Lily & Lyleen (Hard Mode) | N/A |
| Lyleen Floral Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Medal Merchant - 50 Dog Coins | Grass Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Marcus Hat | 60 | 20 | Legendary | Defeat Marcus & Faleris (Hard Mode) | N/A |
| Ribunny Headband | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Small Settlement) - 500 Gold | Neutral Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Saya Hat | 60 | 20 | Legendary | Defeat Saya & Selyne (Hard Mode) | N/A |
| Sibelyx Hat | 60 | 20 | Common | Medal Merchant - 50 Dog Coins | Ice Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Swee Cap | 60 | 20 | Common | Wandering Merchant (Fisherman's Point) - 500 Gold | Ice Dmg - Lv. 1 |
| Victor Hat | 60 | 20 | Legendary | Defeat Victor & Shadowbeak (Hard Mode) | N/A |
| Zoe Hat | 60 | 20 | Legendary | Defeat Zoe & Grizzbolt (Hard Mode) | N/A |
PSA: The Wandering Merchants are your BFFs for most of the common hats—just bring 500 Gold Coins to their spot. And those Legendary hats? They're your ultimate bragging rights. Go get 'em!
🛡️ Headgear: For When the Going Gets Tough
Alright, fashion hour is over. Now let's get serious. When you're heading into a boss fight or exploring the new, super-dangerous Sakurajima region, you need real protection. That's where Headgear comes in. These aren't just accessories; they're your helmet, your shield, your literal lifesaver.
This is the gear that whispers, "I came to survive."
Here's the complete 2026 roster of protective headgear (including all the Sakurajima goodies!):
| Headgear | HP | Defense | Rarity | How To Get | Key Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feathered Hair Band | 60 | 15 | Common | Tech Lv. 10 | 10 Fiber, 5 Paldium Frag |
| Metal Helm | 100 | 50 | Common | Tech Lv. 23 | 20 Ingot, 10 Paldium Frag |
| Refined Metal Helm | 250 | 100 | Common | Tech Lv. 37 | 20 Ingot, 15 Paldium Frag |
| Pal Metal Helm | 350 | 100 | Common | Tech Lv. 46 | 20 Pal Metal Ingot, 20 Paldium Frag |
| Legendary Feathered Hair Band | 96 | 24 | Legendary | Penking Alpha Boss (Schematic) | 67 Fiber, 33 Paldium Frag, 13 Ancient Parts |
| Legendary Metal Helm | 160 | 80 | Legendary | Warsect Alpha Boss (Schematic - Low Drop) | 67 Ingot, 14 Paldium Frag, 135 Ancient Parts |
| Legendary Refined Metal Helm | 400 | 160 | Legendary | Menasting Alpha Boss (Schematic) | 100 Paldium Frag, 17 Ancient Parts, 135 Refined Ingot |
| Legendary Pal Metal Helm | 560 | 240 | Legendary | Frostallion Alpha Boss (Schematic) | 135 Paldium Frag, 19 Ancient Parts, 135 Pal Metal Ingot |
| Plasteel Helmet | 600 | 260 | Common | Tech Lv. 51 | 40 Plasteel, 25 Pal Metal Ingot |
| Uncommon Plasteel Helmet | 720 | 312 | Uncommon | Sakurajima Caves / Oil Rig Chests (Schematic) | 80 Plasteel, 50 Pal Metal Ingot, 15 Ancient Parts |
| Rare Plasteel Helmet | 780 | 338 | Rare | Sakurajima Caves / Oil Rig Chests (Schematic) | 120 Plasteel, 75 Pal Metal Ingot, 17 Ancient Parts |
| Epic Plasteel Helmet | 840 | 364 | Epic | Sakurajima Caves / Oil Rig Chests (Schematic) | 180 Plasteel, 112 Pal Metal Ingot, 19 Ancient Parts |
| Legendary Plasteel Helmet | 900 | 390 | Legendary | Sakurajima Caves / Oil Rig Chests (Schematic) | 270 Plasteel, 168 Pal Metal Ingot, 25 Ancient Parts |
My Personal Take: The new Plasteel Helmet line from Sakurajima? Absolutely game-changing. The stat jump is no joke. Farming those schematics in the caves and on the Oil Rig is totally worth the grind. It’s the difference between getting one-shot by a new boss and actually having a fighting chance. Just saying.
💎 Final Tips & My 2026 Strategy
So, how do you navigate this sea of hats and helmets? Easy. Here’s what I do:
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Early Game: Grab a cute common hat from a Wandering Merchant ASAP. The stats help, and you look good doing it. The Explorer Cap (Heat Resistant) is a lifesaver in hot zones.
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Mid-Game: Unlock the Metal Helm and Refined Metal Helm via Technology as soon as you can. This is your core survival gear for tackling tougher areas.
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Late Game / Endgame: This is where you specialize.
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For Fashion & Elemental Prep: Collect all the hats! Match your hat's elemental resistance to the area/boss you're fighting. It's a small but smart bonus.
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For Ultimate Defense: Your goal is the Legendary Pal Metal Helm or, even better, the Legendary Plasteel Helmet. The grind is real, but the payoff... chef's kiss again.
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For Bragging Rights: Hunt down those Tower Bosses on Hard Mode for their exclusive Legendary hats. Nothing says "I've made it" like the Victor Hat.
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Remember, in Palworld, your head is prime real estate. Don't leave it empty! Whether you're channeling dark academia vibes with the Witch Hat or facing down a dragon in your Legendary Plasteel Helmet, make your choice count.
Now go out there and accessorize your adventure! 🎩✨